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November 9, 2024 by HAL
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has successfully removed over 100,000 pounds of debris from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This achievement is part of the “Goal: Clean Seas Florida Keys” initiative, which aims to educate the public about marine debris. Since its launch in 2018, more than 1,500 dives have been conducted to collect […]
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November 8, 2024 by HAL
The PADI Ocean Torchbearer community is a global group committed to ocean conservation, made up of divers, PADI Professionals, and advocates. In 2024, they achieved notable successes, including grassroots conservation projects, monitoring coral health, and influencing global plastic policies. They also trained youth in Barbados for marine protection and organized efforts to address marine debris […]
October 14, 2024 by HAL
Australia has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to tackle the issue of abandoned fishing gear, also known as ghost gear. This type of marine debris is a major contributor to ocean plastic pollution and can harm marine life and divers. Australia committed AU$1.4 million to focus on ghost fishing nets in the Arafura […]
September 1, 2024 by HAL
PADI AWARE Week 2024 runs from September 14 to 22, focusing on reducing ocean plastic pollution. Divers can participate in four main activities: taking the Dive Against Debris Specialty Course to learn how to collect and report marine debris, making every dive a survey dive to document ocean conditions, hosting local Dive Against Debris events […]
August 22, 2024 by HAL
Since 2011, the PADI AWARE Foundation’s Dive Against Debris program has mobilized over 90,000 divers to remove 2.5 million pieces of marine debris. Local dive centers, like Rwenzori Scuba Divers in Uganda and AquaMarine Diving in Bali, have made significant contributions by removing tons of debris and reporting on marine health. These efforts help to […]
AWARE Week, happening from September 14-22, focuses on reducing marine debris and promoting the Global Plastics Treaty. PADI and the AWARE Foundation aim to include their Dive Against Debris program in the treaty to help governments track ocean pollution. Divers can participate in this initiative by teaching the Dive Against Debris course, organizing survey dives, […]
August 20, 2024 by HAL
AWARE Week 2024, organized by PADI and the PADI AWARE Foundation, aims to combat marine debris from September 14-22. Divers are encouraged to participate in events that support the Global Plastics Treaty, which seeks to reduce ocean plastic waste. Activities include teaching the Dive Against Debris course, making every dive a survey dive, hosting cleanup […]
August 14, 2024 by HAL
Youth are taking innovative steps to improve ocean conservation through creative projects. For example, Zoe Ungku Fa’iz is making a stop-motion film to raise awareness about microplastics. Andrew Polanyi is using technology to remove ghost gear from the ocean, while Gabrielle Smith organizes snorkeling cleanups that have already cleared over 65 pounds of trash. These […]
July 9, 2024 by HAL
PADI is actively involved in the Global Plastics Treaty discussions, aiming to combat marine debris. The discussions are vital for a collaborative global effort to tackle the issue. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
April 23, 2024 by HAL
Learn about “marinedebriskinesis” and its impact on clearing marine debris underwater. Read the entire article at pros-blog.padi.com
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